University of Nevada, Reno awarded ‘Innovation and Economic Prosperity’ designation by APLU
Association of Public Land-grant designation acknowledges public research universities supporting economic development
2025 Research & Innovation Awards
Honoring faculty through awards and fellowships
Makerthon 5 has students design products to meaningfully enhance the aging journey
Team Turbo Toads takes home $2,000 prize for ‘RemiDeck,’ easier-to-handle deck of cards with meaningful personalization
Exploration between American Indian accessibility and nursing education
PREP Awardee Ruben Garcia gets introduced to research as an undergraduate student
University of Nevada, Reno maintains prestigious accreditation by AAALAC International
Renewed ‘gold standard’ accreditation recognizes University’s commitment to ethical research
Transformative biomedical research program exposes undergrads to the world of microbiome science
Three-week, hands-on summer program is no cost to accepted applicants; applications due by April 24
NSF-funded mobile energy-water reuse system to support rural communities
The $6 million collaborative award with $1.7 million to the University, will advance technology for reliable and clean water access
Chasing answers: My journey into Parkinson’s disease research
Undergraduate researcher Anirudh Praveen explores complexities of brain aging and neurodegenerative disease
First detailed map of fruit fly brain links to human ‘master’ clock
Researchers, led in part by University of Nevada, Reno’s Meet Zandawala, identify specific clock neurons that govern daily bodily rhythms, including sleep and metabolic disorders
Anthony Czarnik elected to the National Academy of Inventors
University chemistry faculty member has filed more than 250 patent applications; once listed as one of the top 100 inventors in the U.S.
Inaugural Pitch Mayhem Reno event to be held at University’s Innevation Center Nov. 18
Tech startups showcase their innovative companies in a tournament-style pitch competition during Global Entrepreneurship Week
University members and community partners band together for second Homecoming Drone Show
Innovation and inspiration take center stage during Oct. 18 Nevada Wolf Pack football game
Northern Nevada Manufacturing Day on Oct. 22 to showcase growing industry, career opportunities
Regional manufacturing employers seeking to hire motivated University students
Ecoatoms achieves milestones with NASA, Aerospace and Defense Academy leadership
University-based company takes research ‘out of this world’
University’s Innevation Center a primary venue for second Reno Startup Week
Week-long event to facilitate interactions with investors, customers and influencers to promote region’s entrepreneurial community
Undergraduate researchers helping combat climate change by transforming greenhouse gases
Quinn Padovan and Caden Kuster awarded 3 Nevada Undergraduate Research Awards, presented twice at Wolf Pack Discoveries
2024 Research & Innovation Awards
President Sandoval honored as NCET’s 2024 Technology Hall of Fame recipient
University leaders, programs and businesses recognized as top contributors to Northern Nevada’s technological community at NCET Dragonfly Energy Technology Awards
Nevada Lithium Circular Economy Conference held at University April 8 and 9
Conference discussions tackled trends in battery technology, workforce and economic development, and future needs for a successful lithium circular economy
Makerthon competition has students design products to address challenges faced by those experiencing homelessness
Team Mathemusicians takes home $2,000 prize for ‘c-kube,’ a secure storage solution
University of Nevada, Reno and Arizona State University awarded grant to study future of biosecurity
Mitigating risks associated with pandemic pathogen, high-risk biological agents focus of nearly $870,000 NIH-funded project
EDAWN Coin presentations bookend 2023
Research & Innovation leaders recognized for contributions to Reno-Sparks regional economic development efforts
University awarded nearly $1.8M for collaborative research project to study rural perception of climate change
NSF’s EPSCoR RII Track-2 program funds 11 projects in highly-competitive process
Mak3rthon competition has students design products to improve outdoor recreation accessibility
Team Jirachi takes home $1,500 prize for ‘The Climbin’ Buddy,’ helping make rock climbing more accessible for the visually impaired
The University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe is uniquely designed with students in mind
Learn about how the gift of Sierra Nevada University in July 2021 has transformed the University of Nevada, Reno and how both the main campus and UNR at Lake Tahoe are shaping the future of The Wolf Pack Way
Douglas Boyle named Associate Vice Provost for Research and Creative Activities in Lake Tahoe
Longtime University of Nevada, Reno faculty member brings experience to new position after Sierra Nevada University acquisition; appointment to begin July 1
Unveiling ceremony for University’s newly named Multicultural Center
Multicultural Center Welcome event takes a look back at the importance, legacy of this pivotal campus space
#COVIDCrew partners with City of Reno in response to the Board of Regents COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Clinic will be held Thursday, Aug. 26, at the Great Basin Hall Annex located at the base of the Virginia Street pedestrian bridge from 4-7p.m.
Janita Ethridge honored with 2021 Regents' Academic Advising Award
'I strive to make all students feel welcome and at home at the University and to help them realize their full potential and accomplish their dreams'
Greater Nevada Credit Union offers substantial support to NevadaFIT
Funding will help support University of Nevada, Reno’s academic ‘Freshman Intensive Transition’ program, creating a greater culture of student success and completion for incoming freshmen
University’s Teaching & Learning Technologies restructures, merges with 365 Learning
Newly named Office of Digital Learning now reports directly to Office of the Provost
Initial fleet of autonomous food delivery robots have already ascended onto the University campus
Starship Technologies, Chartwells Higher Education still preparing for final launch of real-time food delivery from Nevada Dining vendors; full fleet of approx. 20 robots set to start delivery Aug. 23
Catherine Cardwell selected as dean of University Libraries
'I look forward to building on the strong foundation of the University Libraries and harnessing their creative energy and expertise'
Guinn Center transitions affiliation to the University of Nevada, Reno July 1
‘A strong system of higher education is critical to Nevada’s ability to compete in the global marketplace of ideas and assist in our economic recovery’
#COVIDCrew and Medical Social Justice League address equitable distribution of vaccine with El Gran Vacunatón
Vaccination clinic held at Church of the Little Flower Friday and Saturday; event planned with family festivities and music
Lily Liu selected as Spring 2021 Herz Gold Medalist
Biology major and dual chemistry, business administration minor, moves on to medical school
University to celebrate 2020, 2021 graduates in first-time Commencement ceremonies in Mackay Stadium
Eight in-person ceremonies will be held Wednesday, May 12 through Saturday, May 15, to honor the awarding of more than 8,300 degrees
Nevada Public Health Training Center launches ‘Vax the Pack’ COVID-19 communications campaign with Fraternity and Sorority Life
Campaign includes collaboration videos; Vaccination clinic held Saturday, May 8
NSF CAREER Award recipient So Young Ryu develops bioinformatic tools that can solve important questions in biology
Analysis has significant impact on various biological areas such as plant science, microbiology and biomedicine
University’s NevadaFIT wins award from the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education
Boot camp-style course for first-year students introduces freshmen to rigor, preparedness necessary to succeed in college
School of Community Health Sciences publishes study on sugar-sweetened beverage taxes
Research points to a proactive shift that halts the spread of preemption and begins the task of overturning existing health policy statues
New position, new team member added to Honors College
Teaching Assistant Professor of English Jason Ludden to help guide students through competitive scholarship, fellowship application processes
The resilient class of 2020
'We faced hardship and some disappointments along the way, but we all made it through in the end'
University honors Fall 2020 Senior Scholar recipients
University of Nevada, Reno and the Nevada Alumni Association recognize 9 graduates with top grade-point average
